We received this kind offer to help out community-based organizations who can use computers for flood relief efforts. Please get in touch with them directly if you can use their assistance. See message below.

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I am writing to advise that Alberta Computers for Schools (ACFS) is pleased to offer its services in support of your efforts to provide assistance to Calgarians and others affected by the recent flooding.

We are able to provide computers and lap tops free of charge to community based organizations, schools etc. in very short order. We receive our funding through the Federal and Provincial and receive, refurbish and redistribute computers to schools and other learning organizations.

In the case of Calgary and the flooding we are pleased to offer our services to you in any way possible.

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It is amazing to witness the generosity and resiliency of Calgarians in this time of great need.

Here are a few ways for concerned citizens to help as we strive to recover and rebuild our great city of Calgary.

1. Ask your neighbours/friends/co-workers if they need any help. There are many things you can offer. Shelter, food, basic necessities, a hand with clean-up or simply a friendly person to chat with can be very comforting in times of need.

2. Get a group together –friends, co-workers, family– and clean streets, pump basements, move furniture, clean homes, or anything else that may be needed to restore normalcy in the neighbourhood or workplace.

3. Contact your local community association to see if they need help within your neighbourhood or if they can direct you to high priority areas in your surrounding communities.

4. Check out YYCHelps.ca, a wonderful volunteer-run website that announces current volunteer needs.

5. For large-scale, city wide clean ups, follow the City of Calgary. Alternatively, you can also follow media for these announcements.

6. If you are unable to offer physical support, you may offer flood relief through donating supplies, equipment, food or money. If you wish to send your support through monetary donations, you may do so through the Canadian Red Cross, Place2Give or seek out local charities of your choice. Here is a tip sheet on giving to charities in Alberta.

Some helpful reminders for flood volunteers:

Be prepared when you volunteer. Equip yourselves with gloves, masks, boots, bug spray, weather appropriate clothing, and any other gear needed to keep you safe. Read the City of Calgary’s Flood Awareness Booklet. Volunteers should especially take note of pages 14-21 before getting involved in any cleanup initiatives.

Be patient. The clean-up initiatives will take a lot of time and hard work. You will be working alongside tons of fellow Calgarians who want to help just as much as you do, rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty. It may not be a pleasant experience, but patience, kindness and tolerance toward one another will facilitate the clean-up process. We all want the same thing after all — to rebuild the great city of Calgary.

Stay up-to-date and keep following our blog and social media pages for volunteering updates and information on the flood.

Stay strong, Calgary! We leave you with this beautiful and inspiring video. For our tomorrow…

Thank you to all of the city’s volunteers, rescue workers, non-profit organizations, businesses, and government agencies and everyone aiding the effort to rebuild Calgary.

100 volunteers required for Bow Crescent NW Cleanup to clean and empty homes. Please bring rubber boots, rubber gloves and protective eyewear. Volunteers are required to help clean and empty homes at Bow Crescent NW. If you have any pumps or generators, those will be required as well. More details

Couple requires help removing furniture and belongings from a basement. Family is out of town. Bring rubber glovers. Basement has been pumped and now just needs to be emptied onto the front lawn. More details

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We know that Calgarians are eager to help wherever they can, but according to Mayor Nenshi, the real need for volunteers is yet to come. We still have a big clean-up job ahead of us and we will let you know when that time comes.

Volunteering update:Currently, the City of Calgary does not need volunteers. Check back for updates.

In the meantime, if you feel the need to help or live near one of these drop off locations and it is safe for you to get there, here are a few donation drop-off locations and wish lists for people wanting to contribute at this point in time.
Note: This blog is updated regularly

NeighbourLink’s doors are open Monday June 24, they have a BIG donation coming in between noon and 2pm so please no donations at that time. and accepting donations of water, blankets, food, formula, cleaning supplies, buckets, mops and products for those in need. *No longer accepting clothing. They are coordinating with agencies across Calgary to get them out. Call Melissa at (403)998-4502 if you have any questions on how to help or if you need help.Volunteer: The response to volunteer with Neighbourlink was amazing, but they are full up of volunteers now. Check back later in the week, there will be a need. Thanks Calgary!Drop-off: 3751 21St Street NE warehouse is open now.

The Drop-In Centre. Will be Updated again as soon as we know what they needDrop off: temporary centre at 4804 Edmonton Trail N.E. (former hotel near the intersection of McKnight Trail and Edmonton Trail)

Message From The Calgary Counselling CentreFor counselling support during this time please call 403-266-HELP (4357) for crisis support. Anytime, anywhere, 24 hour support.

NEW.Calgary Dream Centre currently has a high demand for: Socks, Underwear, Mens Clothing, Shoes, Work Boots, Frozen Foods, Coffee Mugs & meat.
The Calgary Dream Centre is also working as a donation centre for donations for ward 9, their wish list now also includes: Gloves, bags, shovels, small bins, masks, cleaning supplies, garbage bags, frozen burgers, hotdogs & buns
If you are coordinating any volunteer activities and wish to have a location to meet & organize, please contact Chris Primeau @ cprimeau@calgarydreamcentre.com or 403-978-3909

NEW.Sunrise Community Link Resource Centre has put out a call for donations of non-perishable food items. Please call 403-204-8280. They are located at 3303 17 Ave SE 32 St SE.

NEW. Message From Inn From The Cold
They do not have a need for items (ie. clothing, toys, etc.) at the moment and, unfortunately, do not have appropriate storage for these types of donations. They are, however, currently paying for families’ accomodations and monetary donations would therefore be greatly appreciated! You can quickly and easily make a donation online.

NEW. The Alex Community Health Centre report that a great number of their clients have been dislocated and they are in urgent need of hygiene items.
The following may be dropped off in the next several days at their facility at
101, 1318 Centre Street N 403.266.2622
Razors, Deodorant, Shampoo/conditioner, Shaving cream, Body wash/soap, Sunscreen,Tampons, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Combs/brushes

NEW Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter

First their clients fled from violence and now displaced due to flooding.
Financial contributions are the best way to help, but we are now also looking for donations of:
• Women’s clothing: yoga pants (all sizes), white or black or navy collared shirts, underwear, socks, bedroom slippers, and pajamas
• Misc.Toiletries, towels (white), paper plates, quilts(double/single/queen), pillows (standard size), cutlery, extra large garbage bags (families use these to move out their belongings)

We are able to accept only new items. To drop off a donation or info on specific items needed, call the donation line at (403) 539-5130. To donate online: